Esteban Gerardo “Jerry” Medina, 67, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Jerry was born in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Raymond & Tirza Martin High School in 1973. He served as a firefighter for the City of Laredo for 30 years and retired as a Captain in 2011, and while serving he was honored with the Life Saving Medal. He also worked for the Laredo Fire Department Federal Credit Union for over 20 years, and after retiring he became a board member.
During his early years Jerry participated in a river raft race with the Deadly Six and won 1st place six years in a row in 1984. A member of the Laredo Rescue Team swift water technician 1 and 2 and a proud member of the LFD “Black Water Dive Team”. Jerry was also a proud member of the Laredo Firefighter’s Motorcycle Club.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eloisa Refugio Herrera Medina & Esteban Medina and by his beloved son, David Justin Medina. Jerry is survived by his wife, Susan Kay Medina, son Mario Alfonso Medina; and grandchildren Elias Gerardo Medina and Landon James Medina; as well as other family members and friends that will greatly miss him.
The family will be receiving guests on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Holy Rosary will be officiated at 7:00 pm. We will be dismissing for procession at 9:30 am to the Fire Department Administration Center 616 East Del Mar Blvd on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Cremation will be held at a later date.
As per the family’s request face masks are required for those attending the funeral services.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com.
Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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A Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 pm
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2022
Time: 9:30 pm
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Post an EventOur sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.
In memory of Jerry, Rest In Peace!
We would like to express our most deep condolences to the Medina Family on their grand loss. May Jerry rest in eternal peace. Our thoughts and prayers of strength and serenity are with Susan and family. Love Raquel and Juan Gamez and family.
My deepest condolences to the family and relatives of Jerry Medina. May He Rest In Peace and God Bless.
RIP primo…have some good memories of you.? My condolences to the family. I know he will be miss dearly. Your prima Magdalena “Mimi” Soliz (Medina) San Antonio, Tx ???
In memory of Esteban Gerardo "Jerry" Medina, Lilly Saenz lit a candle
Very sorry for your loss Susan my deepest condolences to you and your son and family. Lily Saenz and Amanda & Aj Saenz. His brother Fuig is waiting for him in heaven. ?
Our most sincere condolences from Chief Roberto Reyna and family ?
My condolences to his family. Primo May You Rest In Peace. You prima Mary Lou Olivo (Medina) Your tio Raul daughter.????
My deepest condolences to the family and relatives of Jerry Medina. May He Rest In Peace and God Bless. His memories will be treasured and the good times will be remembered always. ????
My dad had a hard life that wasn't really aware of till I was older. He worked hard to try and provide a better life for him and his family and succeeded and I will always love and appreciate everything he has done for us. On June 11 2022 my father passed from the disease ALS, a disease that with no cure and one that he never deserved. Its hard to think of him gone, he did everything for us and I'll miss him greatly. Love you dad.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family Susie. May God give you comfort and strength. May he rest in peace.
My most sincere condolences to his wife, his son, his grandchildren and his many friends. I thank him for his service to the Laredo community. May he forever rest in God’s peace ????
My sincere condolences . Rest In Peace.
God's peace and comfort to Jerry's immediate family, relatives and friends.
To the Medina Family, My most deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time of grieving. May the perpetual light shine upon him and Rest In Peace Jerry. ??? Toni (Cisneros) Benavides Cypress, Tex
My sincere condolences. May God give you strength.
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.